TV series

The Critic

1994–1995 · 2 seasons

A witty, fast-paced animated sitcom packed with film parodies and sharp one-liners, offering light entertainment with a cynical edge.

Tagline: It stinks!
Overview: Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Media, work, family, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
work
family
identity
love
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: animated
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild